Global Youth and Survivor Summit, Manila
- Organization: Restless Development, with the Brave Movement and the Global Youth-Led Movement on Ending Violence Against Children
- Type: Conference
- Location: Global
- Deadline: September 25, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
Restless Development, the Brave Movement and the Global Youth-Led Movement on Ending Violence Against Children are bringing young people and survivor advocates to Manila on 15 and 16 November 2026, just ahead of the 2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. The two-day summit is led by a youth and survivor organising committee and is built to turn their priorities into policy recommendations and collective calls to action that governments and funders will hear. **What you get:** - A place at a two-day international summit at the Marriott Manila Hotel, 15 and 16 November 2026 - No registration fee, with meals and refreshments provided - A limited number of fully funded places for participants aged 18 and over who could not otherwise attend - Direct discussion with policymakers, donors, civil society and faith-based organisations working on child protection - On-site mental health support, first aid and a wellbeing space, plus a safeguarding briefing before the event **What you'll do:** - Join sessions on themes such as digital safety and online exploitation, child protection in emergencies, social norms and prevention, healing and survivor-centred support, and financing and accountability - Help shape policy recommendations from young people and survivor advocates - Optionally apply to co-facilitate a session, speak or present, or act as a rapporteur - Attend at least one virtual orientation or safeguarding session before the summit **Key dates:** - Applications close 25 September 2026 at 23:59 Philippine Time (UTC+8) - Outcomes shared by 1 October 2026 - Summit runs 15 to 16 November 2026 in Manila **More information:** - Selection to the summit is separate from the 2nd Global Ministerial Conference and does not give access to it - Questions go to youthandsurvivorsummit@restlessdevelopment.org
